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Skriven 2009-12-10 20:59:00 av Glen Jamieson
     Kommentar till en text av Michael Loo
Ärende: ELECTROFLYING 490 91210
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 -=> Quoting Michael Loo to Glen Jamieson <=-

 GJ> Or as a Garuda flight crew did on a night flight from Bali to Darwin,
 GJ> gave the order to fasten seat belts just after the passengers pulled
 GJ> their heads out of the ceiling.  It was obvious that they were not
 GJ> watching their radar, and more than likely had dozed off, just like
 GJ> the passengers.

 ML> To be fair to foreign and inferior companies, UA has been the
 ML> most proactive in the industry in installing advanced turbulence
 ML> detection. That's probably because of a partnership with some
 ML> research academy, so it doesn't cost much.

It is comforting that UA can claim leadership in something.
 
 GJ> Next time keep your brandy clutched tightly in your hand...

 ML> If you recall, I was woken by the first strike. There are
 ML> probably those who could keep their brandy clutched tightly
 ML> even while asleep, but I'm slightly more normal than that.

Next time make sure you finish your brandy before dozing off. I would.

 ML> Like Salvador Dali, who would put a teacup next to him before
 ML> taking a nap; he would then hold a teaspoon over it and doze
 ML> off. When his hand relaxed, the teaspoon would fall into the
 ML> cup and awaken him. He said that that was all the time he
 ML> needed for a nap. No wonder he painted pictures of melted
 ML> clocks and such.

I waken from my own brief naps when my forehead hits the keyboard.
 
 ML> I'm not so sure about any of this. I still think the hunkering
 ML> down on one's haunches makes sense.

To minimise a personal lightning strike when in open ground, lie flat
on the ground and creep towards the nearest tree or building.  Remain
on the ground close, but not too close to the tree.  10 to 20 metres
should be about right, so if the electricity is looking for a high
point to strike it will choose the tree instead of you, and if the
tree is blasted, hopefully it won't fall on you.
 
 GJ> electricity would probably choose you as the path of least resistance
 GJ> to the ground.  You would then be a conductor; is that your ambition?

 ML> Neh - pretty much everything I've had the ambition to do,
 ML> I've done, except certain activities related to my "first
 ML> choice" in women.

Advancing age tends to increase difficulties there.

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.05
 
      Title: Aged Cheddar & Guinness Fondue
 Categories: Cheese, Beer, Dips
      Yield: 4 servings
 
      2    Apples, cored & cut into
           Chunks
      2 c  Cauliflower florets
      2 c  Lg cubed ham
      2 c  Baby carrots, each halved
      1    Baguette (or any bread with
           Lots of crusty crust)
           Pigs-in-blankets
           Fondue
      1 lb Good aged cheddar, grated
  2 1/2 T  All-purpose flour
      8 oz Guinness stout + more if
           Needed
      6 T  Frozen apple juice
           Concentrate, thawed
      1 ts Powdered mustard
      1 ts Finely minced garlic
      1 ts Worcestershire sauce
      2 ts Olive oil
 
  The secret to a smooth cheese mixture is to toss the flour with the
  grated cheese before adding it to the fondue pot. This method evenly
  distributes the flour (which serves as the thickener) and prevents
  lumpy fondue! The unexpected ingredient is apple juice concentrate -
  which sweetens the aged cheddar ever so slightly. Just a great combo
  of flavors. One of our favorite fondue dippers are baby pigs in a
  blanket. Simple to make - 1 can/tube of crescent dough + Lil' Smokies
  baby sausage links. Unroll the dough, cut into strips - wrap each
  Lil' Smokie and bake 375F for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
  
  Serves 4 as meal or 6 as first course
  
  If you don't have a fondue pot, just prepare the fondue dip in a
  medium sized saucepan and bring it to the table hot. You may have to
  warm the fondue back at the stove a couple of times during the meal.
  If the cheese gets too thick, thin it out with a little more
  Guinness. Tossing the grated cheese with flour ensures a smooth,
  lump-free fondue.
  
  Toast bread: If your bread is day-old, skip this step. Otherwise cut
  the bread into 1ö squares. Turn oven to 250F. Toast bread pieces for
  15 minutes. Remove and cool. Make fondue: Toss grated cheese with the
  flour. In your fondue pot over low heat, add 2 teaspoons of olive oil
  and garlic. Fry until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds. Turn heat
  to medium-high. Add Guinness, apple juice concentrate, Worcestershire
  sauce and mustard. Bring to boil. Add cheese a little at a time,
  stirring constantly until fondue is smooth and melted. Thin with more
  Guinness, if needed throughout the meal. Season with salt and pepper.
  
  Serve: Arrange bread, vegetables and fruit around the table. Other
  ideas: broccoli, pigs in blanket (made with lil’ smokies wrapped with
  crescent roll dough unrolled & cut into strips, bake 375F for 12
  minutes) , celery, boiled new potatoes, grapes, steamed Brussels
  sprouts, boiled shrimp. From: Http://Steamykitchen.Com
 
MMMMM
 

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